Robert Davis | The Center Square contributor

(The Center Square) – Colorado's highway system has earned a No. 37 ranking for its cost-effectiveness and road conditions, according a new report that ranks states' highway systems.

The Annual Highway Report from the Reason Foundation, a free market think tank, compares the road conditions of all 50 states based on 13 categories, including administrative disbursements per mile, rural pavement conditions, and fatality rates.

Fatal drug overdoses in Colorado are up 34.6% in a one-year period, according to data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Bob Garver takes a look at the big screen version of the classic childrens' book series. How does it compare?

Photo of the week from the November 19, 2021, edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Frost on fence wire - Chris Sorensen

Breakfast

• November 22: French toast, orange juice, milk, fruit
• November 23: Hash browns, toast, sausage, grape juice
• November 24: No school
• November 25: No school

Lunch

• November 22: Hamburgers, potato salad, apple, milk
• November 23: Chicken stroganoff, green beans, orange, roll, milk
• November 24: No school
• November 25: No school

Read about the top practices of successful fleet managers so you can follow in the footsteps of the experts! You can easily ensure your fleet thrives.

A few lifestyle and activity changes can go a long way in dealing with COPD. We’ve made a list of tips for coping with chronic lung disease.

Tue November 16

• 6:00 pm Game Night Eads Senior Center
• 7:00 pm Kiowa County Fire Protection District mtg

Wed November 17

• 12:00 pm Eads Seniors Dinner 
• 5:30 pm Haswell Seniors Dinner
• 8:00 pm Unity Lodge

Thu November 18

• 12:00 pm Community Senior Dinner

Sat November 20

• 9:00 am-3:00 pm Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar

Mon November 22

• 7:00 pm Eads RE-1 School Board Meeting

Tue November 23

• 6:30 pm Kiowa County Hospital District mtg.

The Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) Commission traditionally meets on the eastern end of our state for its November meeting. We do so, in part, to celebrate and highlight the importance of agriculture to Colorado, and the partnerships that farmers, ranchers and other landowners and land managers forge with CPW to provide opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and to preserve critical habitat for wildlife.

What is the truth about aluminum foil, cookware, and plastic contiainers used for cooking and storing food?